Releases in ‘runDisney’
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Dopey Challenge Among Dizzying Enhancements for 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Four-race challenge will produce six-medal opportunity for runners; New Walt Disney World 10K expands weekend event to five days; popular Runner’s World Challenge returns LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 22, 2013) – After celebrating its 20th anniversary earlier this year, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is getting even bigger next year […]
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Registration Opens for Runners’ Ultimate Night Out at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Field of 20,000-plus runners expected to push runDisney to record year of more than 175,000 registered runners in 2013 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 12, 2013) – Runners can now register for this year’s Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, Nov. 8 -9, by going to www.rundisney.com. More than […]
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Rachel Booth Delivers Record-Setting Performance Again at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
Louisiana runner breaks her own event record to become first woman to win an unprecedented four runDisney titles; race weekend total of 36,000 participants is event’s largest ever in five-year history LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Feb. 24 2013) – Rachel Booth etched her name in the runDisney record books – again – by winning […]
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Runners Donning Tiaras and Tutus for Princess Half Marathon at Disney this Weekend
Runners represent all 50 states and 32 countries; More than 36,000 runners expected to participate in capacity-filled weekend races LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – For the fifth straight year, a capacity field is expected to take part this weekend in Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, one of the largest women-specific event in the nation. More than […]
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Sets Record Pace with 26-Hour Sell Out
Limited Spots Available Through Charities and Travel Groups LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Jan. 23, 2013) – A little more than 26 hours after opening on-line sales to the general public, the Disneyland Half Marathon, Disneyland 10K and Dumbo Double Dare reached capacity and set a runDisney sell out record. Coming off successful back-to-back capacity […]
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Registration Now Open for Disneyland Half Marathon
Registration opens for weekend-long event Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Disneyland Resort, including new 10K race and Dumbo Double Dare Challenge LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Jan. 22, 2013) – Starting today, runners nationwide have their first chance to register for the Disneyland Half Marathon and the new 10K race and Dumbo Challenge at the Disneyland […]
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
Perennial champion wages another fierce battle with countryman and two-time champ Fredison Costa down the stretch; Victory is Bastos’ eighth at Disney; Virginia’s Renee High repeats as women’s champion; Record 65,000-plus participate in weekend’s events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2013) – Perhaps it was fitting that at the 20th annual Walt Disney World […]
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Michigan Runners Sweep Walt Disney World Half Marathon in Impressive Fashion
Famed Hansons running club runner sets record time; celebrities among record field of 27,000 runners; 20th anniversary Disney Marathon presented by Cigna set for Sunday LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2013) – Michigan runners Mike Morgan and Melissa White blazed around Walt Disney World on Saturday – Morgan even set a race record – […]
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runDisney Hosts Most Magical Meet-Up Yet for 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Star-studded meet-up featured celebrities Drew Carey and Joey Fatone, former NFL player Eddie Mason and running legends including Joan Benoit Samuelson, Bill Rodgers, Desiree Davila, Bart Yasso, Jeff Galloway and Dick Beardsley LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2013) – In celebration of the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, runDisney hosted its […]
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20th Anniversary Disney Marathon Weekend in Full Stride
More than 65,000 runners registered; compelling human interest stories available LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2013) – The 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is underway and includes four days of activities that include races, celebrity appearances, a health and fitness expo and post-race celebrations. More than 65,000 runners are registered […]